The Kalibrate news round-up: August 2026

In this monthly feature, we look across the industry and mainstream news to uncover stories of note that we think are worth your attention.

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August 26, 2026
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Academy Sports + Outdoors fuels growth with eleven new stores opening across six states in Q3

The Texas-based sporting goods company continues its nationwide growth, opening 11 new locations across six states as part of a broader plan to add 20 to 25 stores this fiscal year.

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Huey Magoo’s ramps up store growth

Huey Magoo’s currently operates 92 restaurants across 13 states and expects to reach approximately 100 open locations by the end of 2026.

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Wawa expands self-branded EV charging network

Wawa is adding more self-branded electric vehicle chargers to its network through a new agreement with Electrify America’s white label program.

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Couche-Tard to acquire Poland’s Żabka in its largest-ever deal

The group runs more than 13,000 compact, modular stores across Poland and Romania, handling around 4.3 million average daily transactions.

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Ross Stores sales soar; 115 new stores planned in 2026

Ross Stores continued a strong fiscal 2026 performance trend that began in the first quarter of the year.

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